Dewgong (#087)
Dewgong (#087) is a Water/Ice-type Sea lion Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Dewgong in Seafoam Islands (B1F) and Seafoam Islands (B3F); the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (B1F) (4.3%, Lv 38). It evolves from Seel at level 34 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (95), and its base stat total of 405 ranks #42 of 151.

Dewgong stockpiles thermal energy within its body to stay warm. It can hold a steady pace of 8 knots even while swimming through frigid seas.
Where to find Dewgong in Pokémon Red
- Seafoam Islands (B1F): walking, Lv 38, 4.3% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B3F): walking, Lv 37, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | #17 of 151 | |
| Attack | 70 | #74 of 151 | |
| Defense | 80 | #40 of 151 | |
| Special | 95 | #31 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 405 | #42 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Dewgong
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass Fighting Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Water |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Ice |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| Start | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 35 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 56 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Horn Drill | Normal | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Dewgong in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Dewgong in Seafoam Islands (B1F) and Seafoam Islands (B3F); the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (B1F) (4.3%, Lv 38).
What type is Dewgong?
Dewgong is Water/Ice type. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock.
Does Dewgong evolve?
Dewgong is the final form: it evolves from Seel at level 34.
What moves does Dewgong learn?
Dewgong starts with Headbutt, Growl, and Aurora Beam and learns Growl (Lv 30), Aurora Beam (Lv 35), Rest (Lv 44), Take Down (Lv 50), and Ice Beam (Lv 56) by leveling up. It can learn 20 TMs and HMs.
What are Dewgong's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 70, Defense 80, Special 95, Speed 70, for a total of 405.
What's the catch rate of Dewgong?
Dewgong's catch rate is 75 out of 255.